I really wasn't going to post but I just noticed it is my 300th since joining....lol...Whoopee, I know.

It is actually a big day for me in business and am committed and moving forward but would still be curious to hear opinions even if they're "Post decision/commitment"....

I have been chosen by my company as the only employee(out of 50 or so) to be featured in a commercial that we are filming with a celebrity spokesperson (I would say he's a "A" celebrity in the sports world, "C" celebrity in general) where I'll have a pretty significant speaking part endorsing our company and as an 8 year employee(since the start of the company) with probably the most 5 star reviews while never getting a complaint...(yes, I'm bragging a bit here, but I've worked very hard for this reputation in an industry that is FILLED with scam artist...lol...I don't know of another single person in my industry that can say this but I'm sure they exist)

I pulled out of filming originally as I really wasn't comfortable with the exposure it would bring to me even though my business and income is potentially going to soar with this opportunity....The company owners aggressively kept asking me to reconsider even with my reservations.(leaving the company in the future, co-worker animosity, attaching my face to a product publically, etc..) My reputation is already established and I do get extra clients from this weekly from it already.

So, long story short, most likely you guys will never see it, but a lot of people in the local markets will.... (CA, but currently expanding to other states as well)

What do you all think the negative possible repercussions could be?...The positive will be the business influx and I figure with me being specifically featured along with the celib, that I'd probably be getting a direct 10-15% of new clients asking for me specifically by name.

I think I've thought long and hard of possible negatives and addressed them for myself, but second opinions are always welcome for anything I've might have missed.(BTW...I should have mentioned in covering my (Censored word. I'm a potty mouth) after initially pulling out I negotiated the ability to pull my image from any future airings if after 6 months initial advertising campaign I don't like the representation it brings me as part of the final decision to proceed...Think I've covered all my bases)

Anyways...wish me luck, say a prayer, light an incense, whatever.....Thanks for any opinions in advance.

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In honor of RebNavy...RIP buddy. You made me smile.

Postby rebnavy1862 » Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:00 pm Driven, are you sure you are from Kalifornia? You make a lot of sense.Reb"Then call us Rebels if you will, we glory in the name, for bending under unjust laws and swearing faith to an unjust cause, we count as greater shame". Richmond Daily Dispatch May 12 1862Semper Fi, Sic Semper Tyrannis, Remember The Alamo, and Aide'toi et Dieu T'aidera!

I have no idea what business your in, but there are potential pitfalls with publicity. Do your research and ask if there is any group that may be offended and can this celebrity walk on water? People can be strange and some are looking for a fight.

I remember a substantial contribution we made to a top rated local charity and the crap we were handed as a few local mouths thought their choices were better. No good deed goes unpunished. Swamp

People rarely notice what it right in front of their eyes. The Da Vinci Code

daaswampman wrote:I have no idea what business your in, but there are potential pitfalls with publicity. Swamp

Especially when the housing market crashes and Countrywide was your mortgage lender.

This hits dead on point.

I'm a loan officer...I do mortgages for a direct lender. Everything...if its residential(other than mobile), I do it.

Now that being said, it is an extremely GOOD company otherwise I wouldn't have been there for 8 years. I do hold myself to a very high ethical standard.(It should really be a normal ethical standard IMO)

I'll VERY often analyze someone's opinion that they should purchase a certain home(with Termite damage, home inspection issues, etc..) or refinance for a benefit and I'll tell them that are better off where they are if there is not a glaring benefit. After I've made sure they are VERY aware of things the realtors might not have mentioned if they want to proceed, I've done my bit to educate them and then help them accomplish their goals knowing they are educated about their decision.

Here's the thing though...I'm not the only loan officer in the company....My face on the advertisement, another LO screws up or just does a bad job, they see the ad with my face and then the negative association is there.........Again, this has been analyzed and assessed and our company is sound in the leadership so I feel OK about it, but the potential is there no matter how small.

In honor of RebNavy...RIP buddy. You made me smile.

Postby rebnavy1862 » Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:00 pm Driven, are you sure you are from Kalifornia? You make a lot of sense.Reb"Then call us Rebels if you will, we glory in the name, for bending under unjust laws and swearing faith to an unjust cause, we count as greater shame". Richmond Daily Dispatch May 12 1862Semper Fi, Sic Semper Tyrannis, Remember The Alamo, and Aide'toi et Dieu T'aidera!